Cold Storage and Temporary Facilities in Tavares
On the map, Tavares lies in Lake County in the Central Florida area (latitude 28.77, longitude -81.76). As the city of Tavares with about 19,003 residents at the 2020 census, it covers about 12.3 square miles of land. Inland Tavares avoids most surge, but hurricane wind, tornadoes, lightning and heat waves still threaten refrigeration and power.
That is where portable refrigerated containers for lease in Tavares becomes practical: a self-contained, insulated unit arrives on a truck, is plugged in or powered on site, and starts holding product temperature the same day it is set. RMA Refrigeration Systems dispatches from Brandon, Hillsborough County, and reaches Tavares roughly 83 road miles, about 2 hours by truck away, in the northeast direction. We answer the phone around the clock at (656) 261-5179, because mobile refrigerated trailer leasing in Tavares is often needed at night, on weekends and after storms.
| Place type | City |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Region | Central Florida |
| Population (2020 census) | 19,003 |
| Land area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.766° N, 81.756° W |
| Distance to RMA base in Brandon | ~83 road miles (66 straight-line, northeast) |
| Setting | Inland (about 55 miles from the nearest coast) |
| Nearest listed communities | Astatula, Howey-in-the-Hills, Eustis |
| Weather office | NWS Melbourne |
How Far Is Tavares From Florida's Major Cities?
Cold-chain planning in Tavares starts with geography: how far the nearest big-city warehouse, port or supplier really is. Orlando is the closest of the major hubs at roughly 39 miles southeast, while Pensacola is the farthest on the list at about 346 miles west. Our own base is 66 miles away from Tavares in Brandon, which sets the delivery estimate you will see in the pricing table below.
| City | Direction | Straight-line | Est. road miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | southeast | 39 mi | ~49 mi |
| Daytona Beach | northeast | 49 mi | ~62 mi |
| Tampa | southwest | 71 mi | ~88 mi |
| Gainesville | northwest | 72 mi | ~91 mi |
| Jacksonville | north | 109 mi | ~136 mi |
| Fort Myers | south | 148 mi | ~185 mi |
| West Palm Beach | southeast | 172 mi | ~214 mi |
| Tallahassee | northwest | 190 mi | ~237 mi |
| Miami | southeast | 227 mi | ~284 mi |
| Pensacola | west | 346 mi | ~433 mi |
Weather, Storms and Recovery Needs in Tavares
Anyone planning refrigeration in Tavares should account for the nation's most active lightning belt along the I-4 corridor, fierce summer thunderstorms, tornado spin-ups and occasional winter freezes. Florida's official hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and the forecasters at NWS Melbourne issue the watches and warnings that trigger most emergency rental calls for Lake County.
Notable weather events documented for Lake County, the county where Tavares is located, include:
- Hurricane Milton (October 9, 2024): made landfall near Siesta Key and brought wind, surge and a tornado outbreak across the peninsula, followed by widespread outages. Cold-storage operators in Lake County saw the effect of that storm through outages and delayed deliveries.
- Hurricane Ian (September 28, 2022): came ashore in Southwest Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, then dumped inland flooding across the central peninsula, closing restaurants, grocers and care facilities for weeks. Restaurants, grocers and care facilities around Tavares had to plan for product loss and backup refrigeration.
- Hurricane Irma (September 10–11, 2017): made landfall in the Florida Keys and again at Marco Island and then swept up the peninsula, producing one of the largest evacuations and power outages in state history. Tavares and nearby communities felt the effects through power loss and supply disruption.
- The Groundhog Day 2007 tornado outbreak (February 2, 2007): produced violent early-morning tornadoes in Lake and Sumter counties, including near Lady Lake. Tavares and nearby communities felt the effects through power loss and supply disruption.
Each of those events shows the same pattern: after the wind passes, power stays off, deliveries stop and food-service operators in Tavares need cold storage immediately. These are historical references for planning, not a prediction for this year, and they do not suggest RMA Refrigeration Systems served any particular event.
The Cost of Waiting: A Simple Tavares Example
Consider a hypothetical Tavares operator holding $40,000 of refrigerated product in a failed walk-in. A 1–6 day rental of our 12 ft refrigerated trailer costs about $1,495 plus an estimated $400 delivery to Tavares, or roughly $1,895 in total. That is about 4.7% of the product at risk, before counting lost sales, spoilage disposal and rushed purchases. The numbers are an illustration only, not an average and not a promise; your insurer and your own records decide what a loss really costs.
For Tavares managers, the lesson is that the rental is small next to the cost of a lost cooler, and it can be arranged in one phone call.
Lake County Context for Tavares Rentals
Tavares is one of 14 places in Lake County in our directory. The others are Astatula, Clermont, Eustis, Fruitland Park, Groveland, Howey-in-the-Hills, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Montverde, Mount Dora, and Umatilla. After a countywide event those places compete for the same trucks and generators, so booking early in Tavares makes sense.
The county has a recorded history of significant weather events that affected commercial cold storage, including Hurricane Milton (2024), Hurricane Ian (2022), Hurricane Irma (September 10–11, 2017), Groundhog Day 2007 tornado outbreak (2007). Repeated storms are why many operators in Lake County now keep a standby rental agreement.
Construction Activity Around Tavares
Tavares sees steady commercial building, road work and public-works projects typical of Lake County. Utility tie-ins and demolition around Tavares often mean planned outages, which is a good time to book a refrigerated trailer ahead of the shutdown date.
Treat these as scenarios, not case studies. Current project status for Tavares is best confirmed with the local building department and FDOT. If your project needs crews housed nearby, we also supply remote workforce housing, shower trailers and laundry trailers.
Renovation Downtime in Tavares
Think about the weeks when a golf-club kitchen in Tavares is under construction. Cold storage disappears, and temporary refrigerated trailer leasing in Tavares is a straightforward fix, optionally paired with a mobile kitchen and a dishwashing trailer.
Contractors in Lake County often book a month and then extend, since inspections rarely finish on the first date. Because this is a planned use, you can request availability and a quote ahead of time instead of waiting for an emergency.
Emergency Equipment Access to Tavares
Our base is in Brandon, and Tavares is 66 miles away as the crow flies, roughly 83 road miles, about 2 hours by truck by road, to the northeast. Delivery crews check current road closures before leaving, because bridges, drawbridges and flooded roads change quickly during storms.
Official evacuation routes and shelter lists for Lake County are published by the county emergency management office and the Florida Division of Emergency Management; forecasts and warnings come from NWS Melbourne. We have not published a staging-to-hub route for Tavares. If an agency designates a drop point, we verify it by phone first and deliver only where access is allowed.
How a Rental Works in Tavares
- Reach our 24/7 line at (656) 261-5179. Give us the Tavares address, the problem and the date you need cold storage.
- We choose the right size and type, from a compact 12 ft trailer to a 40 ft refrigerated container, based on volume, temperature and placement.
- Site details come next: power, a level surface, overhead clearance and who will meet the driver in Tavares.
- Delivery from Brandon covers roughly 83 miles of road to Tavares; once there, the unit is leveled, connected and brought to temperature.
- You use it and extend it. If repairs or construction run long, call us and we extend the lease; when you are done we schedule pickup.
This is the same process we use anywhere in Florida; only the delivery distance from Brandon changes for Tavares. You can add a mobile kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer or a restroom trailer to the same delivery.
Local Situations and Events in Tavares
Weather and climate in Tavares
Afternoon highs in the 90s run refrigeration systems near their limits in Tavares. Condensers that struggle on a hot day can trip, freeze up or fail outright, and a failed system in Lake County can warm past the safe range in a few hours. The Central part of Florida is also known for the nation's most active lightning belt along the I-4 corridor.
Onsite portable refrigerated trailers for rent in Tavares is therefore as much a heat-season tool as a hurricane tool.
Events and seasons in Tavares
Tavares calls itself "America's Seaplane City" and is the Lake County seat.
Large gatherings and busy seasons are exactly when a kitchen or caterer in Tavares needs extra cold storage, so commercial walk-in freezer rentals in Tavares often goes on a work order weeks ahead. Because Tavares is in Lake County, event planners can also pair the unit with a mobile kitchen, a dishwashing trailer or a restroom trailer in the same delivery.
Disaster recovery near Tavares
The Groundhog Day 2007 tornado outbreak (February 2, 2007) produced violent early-morning tornadoes in Lake and Sumter counties, including near Lady Lake. Hurricane Milton (October 9, 2024) made landfall near Siesta Key and brought wind, surge and a tornado outbreak across the peninsula, followed by widespread outages. For Tavares, that history is a reminder that disaster recovery starts with basic needs: cold food, safe water and a place to cook. Commercial refrigeration trailer leasing in Tavares gives county emergency managers, restaurants and relief kitchens a way to restore cold storage while permanent utilities are repaired. Relief agencies often ask for a kitchen, dish and refrigeration package together.
Who rents in Tavares
In Tavares and across Lake County, rentals typically go to restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens, grocery stores and convenience stores, hospitals, clinics and medical labs, municipal, county and state agencies, and disaster-response teams and emergency feeding operations. They are all commercial or industrial operations, which is the only customer base RMA Refrigeration Systems serves.
Each one has a different tolerance for downtime. A grocery loses margin by the hour, a hospital pharmacy loses compliance, and a packing house loses a harvest.
Food Safety Temperatures and Power Outages
The numbers explain the urgency. The FDA Food Code sets 41°F or colder for cold-held foods, so a warming walk-in in Tavares quickly becomes a food-safety problem.
Federal food-safety guidance says a refrigerator keeps food safe for about four hours in a power outage if the door stays closed, and a full freezer holds temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if half full). A refrigerated trailer beats those windows. Read the details at FoodSafety.gov and the FDA Food Code. Health-department rules apply to your operation; ask your inspector what is required for a temporary unit in Lake County.
All Rental Services Available in Tavares
Refrigeration Trailer
Refrigeration trailer for rent in Tavares. Sizes from 12 ft to 40 ft with cooler and freezer setpoints. A fit for restaurants, grocers, hospitals, farms and relief sites.
Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container
Portable kitchen leasings for lease in Tavares. Pairs with refrigeration and dishwashing trailers. Keeps meals going during renovations and disaster recovery.
Dishwashing Trailer
Dishwashing trailer for rent in Tavares. Sized for schools, hospitals, hotels and camps. Low-temperature push-through and high-temperature conveyor models.
Shower and Restroom Combination
Shower and restroom combination for rent in Tavares. One trailer replaces separate shower and restroom units. ADA-stall layouts are available on select units.
Shower Trailer
Shower trailer rental in Tavares. Water and power hookups are confirmed before delivery. Pairs with restroom and laundry trailers.
Restroom Trailer
Restroom trailer leasing in Tavares. Delivery and setup usually take about an hour. Meets sanitation needs on construction and festival sites.
Laundry Trailer
Mobile laundry trailer for rents for lease in Tavares. Keeps linens and uniforms clean when the laundry room is offline. 240V single-phase power; hookups are confirmed at quote.
Sleeper / Bunk Bed
Sleeper / bunk bed leasing in Tavares. Insulated panels, air conditioning and egress windows, confirmed per unit. Bunk bed sleeper trailers and 20 ft accommodation units.
Remote Man Camp / Basecamp / Workforce Housing
Remote man camp / basecamp / workforce housing rentals in Tavares. Phased delivery for fast-moving projects. Supports industrial cleanup, construction and disaster response.
Which Customers Rent Cold Storage in Tavares?
Who rents in Tavares? Here is how each customer type typically uses cold storage and temporary facilities.
- Restaurants and caterers lose a night of sales and a walk-in of prep when a cooler quits, so a rented trailer or container parked beside the kitchen door keeps the line running.
- Grocery and convenience stores run thin margins on dairy, produce and frozen food, which makes a failed case or walk-in an urgent cold-storage problem.
- Hospitals, clinics and labs must hold food, specimens and medications within set temperature ranges, so backup refrigeration protects both patients and compliance.
- Municipal, county and state agencies use rentals for emergency feeding, points of distribution and facility downtime, and often need to book on short notice.
- Disaster-response teams and relief agencies need refrigeration, kitchens and sanitation deployed within hours and moved as the response shifts.
- Hotels, resorts and banquet halls swing between slow weeks and sold-out events, and a rented unit adds cold capacity exactly when a convention or wedding season peaks.
- Festival, concert and sports-event operators need temporary cold storage for drinks and food that disappears the moment the event ends.
- Nursing homes and assisted living communities serve three meals a day to residents who cannot easily relocate, which makes continuity of cold storage and kitchens essential.
All of these are commercial or industrial users. We adjust the plan for each type of customer in Lake County.
Preferred Services for Tavares
Based on Tavares's size, setting and economy, these are the rentals we expect to be the most useful here. Every service on our list can be delivered to the same address.
- Refrigeration Trailer Cold storage is the first call in Tavares after outages, remodels and busy seasons.
- Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container A mobile kitchen keeps meals going for schools, care facilities and caterers while a permanent kitchen is closed.
- Dishwashing Trailer Dish capacity usually runs out right after cooking capacity, and a dedicated trailer fixes that.
- Remote Man Camp / Basecamp / Workforce Housing Remote work near Tavares often needs beds, kitchens, showers and refrigeration delivered as one package.
Nearest Towns and Communities Near Tavares
For small towns, villages and quieter communities, the places where a cold-storage trailer, kitchen or camp is most likely to be needed near Tavares include Astatula, Howey-in-the-Hills, Eustis, Mount Dora, and Minneola. Emergencies seldom respect city lines, so we also cover the 24 nearest communities around Tavares.
Astatula, a town in Lake County, is about 4.3 miles south of Tavares (population 1,889), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Astatula customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Tavares from Astatula in roughly 5 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. Howey-in-the-Hills, a town in Lake County, is about 4.6 miles south of Tavares (population 1,643), also in Lake County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Howey-in-the-Hills customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Howey-in-the-Hills to Tavares is about 6 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Eustis (Lake County) lies 7.9 miles northeast of Tavares (population 23,189), inside Lake County. Eustis holds an annual Eustis Heritage Festival and sits on Lake Eustis, an Ocklawaha-chain lake. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Tavares from Eustis in roughly 10 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. To the northeast, Mount Dora is a city about 8.1 miles from Tavares (population 16,341), inside Lake County. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Mount Dora. Crews can reach Tavares from Mount Dora in roughly 10 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Leesburg (Lake County) lies 9.5 miles west of Tavares (population 27,000), inside Lake County. Leesburg hosts Leesburg Bikefest each fall and is a Lake County seat-area hub on US 27. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Tavares from Leesburg in roughly 12 road miles. Shower trailers are available there too. Minneola (Lake County) lies 11 miles south of Tavares (population 13,843), also in Lake County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Minneola to Tavares is about 14 road miles. Shower trailers are available there too. To the south, Groveland is a city about 12 miles from Tavares (population 18,505), inside Lake County. Groveland is a fast-growing Lake County city on State Road 50 and the Florida's Turnpike corridor. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Groveland. The run from Groveland to Tavares is about 14 road miles. Shower & restroom combos are available there too. Roughly 12 miles to the southeast is Montverde, a town in Lake County (population 1,655), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Demand in Montverde usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Montverde to Tavares is about 15 road miles. Sleeper / bunk bed are available there too.
Roughly 12 miles to the northwest is Fruitland Park, a city in Lake County (population 8,325), also in Lake County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Demand in Fruitland Park usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Tavares from Fruitland Park in roughly 15 road miles. Restroom trailers are available there too. Umatilla (Lake County) lies 12 miles northeast of Tavares (population 3,685), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Umatilla to Tavares is about 16 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Roughly 14 miles to the east is Apopka, a city in Orange County (population 54,873), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Apopka has long been called the "Indoor Foliage Capital of the World" because of its plant nurseries. Demand in Apopka usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 18 road miles between Apopka and Tavares. Restroom trailers are available there too. To the southwest, Mascotte is a city about 14 miles from Tavares (population 6,609), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Mascotte. The run from Mascotte to Tavares is about 18 road miles. Refrigeration trailers are available there too. Roughly 15 miles to the northwest is Lady Lake, a town in Lake County (population 15,970), also in Lake County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Lady Lake lies next to The Villages and was in the path of the violent tornadoes of February 2, 2007. Demand in Lady Lake usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 19 road miles between Lady Lake and Tavares. Shower trailers are available there too. Wildwood (Sumter County) lies 15 miles west of Tavares (population 15,730), served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Tavares from Wildwood in roughly 19 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. Roughly 16 miles to the south is Clermont, a city in Lake County (population 43,021), inside Lake County. Clermont is known for the Citrus Tower, built in 1956, and the National Training Center for triathlon and cycling. Demand in Clermont usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Tavares from Clermont in roughly 20 road miles. Restroom trailers are available there too. Roughly 16 miles to the southeast is Oakland, a town in Orange County (population 3,516), a short hop across the border into Orange County. Demand in Oakland usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Oakland to Tavares is about 21 road miles. Restroom trailers are available there too.
The Villages, a unincorporated community in Sumter County, is about 17 miles northwest of Tavares, across the county line, where local permits may differ. The Villages is one of the largest age-restricted communities in the United States, spanning Sumter, Lake and Marion counties, with many dining venues and care providers. The Villages customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 21 road miles between The Villages and Tavares. Shower & restroom combos are available there too. Winter Garden, a city in Orange County, is about 18 miles southeast of Tavares (population 46,964), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Winter Garden customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Tavares from Winter Garden in roughly 23 road miles. Mobile kitchen trailers are available there too. Center Hill (Sumter County) lies 19 miles southwest of Tavares (population 846), served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Center Hill to Tavares is about 23 road miles. Refrigeration trailers are available there too. Ocoee, a city in Orange County, is about 19 miles southeast of Tavares (population 47,295), served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Ocoee customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Tavares from Ocoee in roughly 23 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Coleman (Sumter County) lies 19 miles west of Tavares (population 642), across the county line, where local permits may differ. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Coleman to Tavares is about 24 road miles. Shower & restroom combos are available there too. To the southwest, Webster is a city about 21 miles from Tavares (population 778), served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Webster. Crews can reach Tavares from Webster in roughly 26 road miles. Shower trailers are available there too. Bushnell, a city in Sumter County, is about 22 miles west of Tavares (population 3,047), a short hop across the border into Sumter County. Bushnell is next to Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, which marks the December 28, 1835 start of the Second Seminole War. Bushnell customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 28 road miles between Bushnell and Tavares. Dishwashing trailers are available there too. Roughly 23 miles to the southeast is Windermere, a town in Orange County (population 3,030), a short hop across the border into Orange County. Demand in Windermere usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Tavares from Windermere in roughly 28 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too.
Browse the full Florida service-area directory to find another town, or call (656) 261-5179 and tell us the address.
Service Reach Around Tavares by Direction
Looking around Tavares in every direction shows how much territory one dispatch covers.
- North: Crescent City (48 mi), Welaka (50 mi), Pomona Park (52 mi), and Interlachen (60 mi).
- Northeast: Eustis (8 mi), Mount Dora (8 mi), Umatilla (12 mi), and Orange City (31 mi).
- East: Apopka (14 mi), Altamonte Springs (23 mi), Maitland (25 mi), and Longwood (25 mi).
- Southeast: Montverde (12 mi), Oakland (16 mi), Winter Garden (18 mi), and Ocoee (19 mi).
- South: Astatula (4 mi), Howey-in-the-Hills (5 mi), Minneola (11 mi), and Groveland (12 mi).
- Southwest: Mascotte (14 mi), Center Hill (19 mi), Webster (21 mi), and Dade City (39 mi).
- West: Leesburg (10 mi), Wildwood (15 mi), Coleman (19 mi), and Bushnell (22 mi).
- Northwest: Fruitland Park (12 mi), Lady Lake (15 mi), The Villages (17 mi), and Belleview (27 mi).
Tavares Rental Pricing Estimate
Planning prices for Tavares, based on a delivery distance of about 83 road miles from Brandon (an estimated $400 delivery allowance). Refrigeration rows use our Tier 1 emergency rates for each rental period.
| Equipment | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | 3+ months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ft Refrigerated Trailer | $1,495+ $400 delivery est. = $1,895 | $1,695+ $400 delivery est. = $2,095 | $1,995+ $400 delivery est. = $2,395 | $2,195+ $400 delivery est. = $2,595 |
| 20 ft Refrigerated Trailer | $1,595+ $400 delivery est. = $1,995 | $1,895+ $400 delivery est. = $2,295 | $1,995+ $400 delivery est. = $2,395 | $1,895+ $400 delivery est. = $2,295 |
| 20 ft Refrigerated Container | $2,495+ $400 delivery est. = $2,895 | $2,495+ $400 delivery est. = $2,895 | $2,995+ $400 delivery est. = $3,395 | $2,995+ $400 delivery est. = $3,395 |
| 40 ft Refrigerated Container | $3,495+ $400 delivery est. = $3,895 | $3,495+ $400 delivery est. = $3,895 | $3,995+ $400 delivery est. = $4,395 | $3,995+ $400 delivery est. = $4,395 |
| Equipment | Starting price | Estimated with delivery to Tavares |
|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | from $4,995 | $5,395 with delivery est. |
| 22–26 ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer | from $4,995 | $5,395 with delivery est. |
| 13 ft Luxury Shower-Restroom Combo (3 stalls) | from $2,995 | $3,395 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $3,995 | $4,395 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Laundry Container | from $3,995 | $4,395 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Accommodation (Contractor) | from $2,995 | $3,395 with delivery est. |
Examples help. These three Tavares scenarios use the same starting rates as the table.
- Overnight outage (12 ft refrigerated trailer, 1–6 days). A Tavares restaurant loses its walk-in on a weekend. Equipment $1,495 plus an estimated $400 delivery is about $1,895 before taxes and site-specific charges.
- Two-week remodel (20 ft refrigerated trailer, 8–14 days). A Tavares grocery or care facility closes a cooler for repairs. Equipment $1,895 plus about $400 delivery is roughly $2,295.
- Long project (20 ft refrigerated container, 3+ months). A Tavares packing house or relief operation needs ground-level storage. The 3+ month starting rate of $2,995 plus about $400 delivery is roughly $3,395, depending on how rental periods are billed on your quote.
Pricing disclaimer. Figures are preliminary planning estimates, not a quote or a contract. Equipment rates are RMA Refrigeration Systems starting prices for the listed rental period; the delivery figure is an estimate that grows with distance from our Brandon, Florida base (about 83 road miles to this location). Final pricing depends on the exact unit and tier, rental length, customer type, site access, power and water connections, setup, pickup, taxes, any fuel or after-hours charges, and availability. Call (656) 261-5179 or send the quote form for an exact written price.
Why Choose RMA Refrigeration Systems in Tavares
Cold storage, kitchens and sanitation are not optional. Teams in Tavares need equipment that arrives quickly and runs predictably. RMA Refrigeration Systems focuses on commercial and industrial rentals and stays reachable around the clock.
- Accelerated Deployment. A Brandon base means a faster run to Tavares than a dispatch from out of state.
- 24/7 Emergency Service. Call (656) 261-5179 at any hour: nights, weekends and holidays are normal working time for us.
- End-to-End Project Support. From unit selection to setup and pickup, one team handles the project for your Tavares location.
- Flexible Rental Solutions. Rent for a week, a season or longer, and extend if your project in Tavares runs late.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment. Our trailers and containers are built for commercial use in Florida's heat and humidity.
- Experienced Logistics Coordination. Our dispatchers think through gates, turns, pads and plugs so the delivery in Tavares goes smoothly.
Why Clients Trust Us
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Sources and Notes
- Tavares, Florida (reference article); coordinates, area and place boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files; population from the 2020 Census.
- NOAA National Hurricane Center and NWS Melbourne for weather background.
- Florida Division of Emergency Management for evacuation and shelter information.
- Hurricane Milton, October 9, 2024 (storm background)
- Hurricane Ian, September 28, 2022 (storm background)
- Hurricane Irma, September 10–11, 2017 (storm background)
- The Groundhog Day 2007 tornado outbreak, February 2, 2007 (storm background)
Local facts are drawn from public sources; check current conditions and project status with official county and city sources before relying on them for planning.